Hi, our developmentally delayed (and blind) 2.5 year old has a preliminary diagnosis of autism. Can anyone point me to a specialist of some kind (preferably on the East...
Bonnie K. replied:
This may help you determine what is what....compares typical development to blind/vi to blind/vi and ASD http://www.focusfamilies.org/.../docs/blindnessandautism.pdf
Tina R. replied:
We got the dual diagnosis when our son was 6 (he's now 13). We saw a developmental pediatrician at DuPont in Delaware, who gave us the tentative diagnosis, but she said all her tests were visually based and directed us to our school's psychologist. He attends Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia and the school psychologist spent literally HOURS with him before the final diagnosis of high-functioning autism. I will say, as he has gotten older, the autism has stuck out more.
Tina R. replied:
Overbrook's main number is 215-877-0313 if you want to call them.
Barbara S. replied:
Actually: Dr. Joan Chase trained several psychologists about a year and a half ago. She is a nationally-known specialist in testing blind children and developed and tested materials designed for blind children…lots of tactile stuff, too. She gave a kit to each of the people she trained at her workshops in Florida. I just spoke with her last night.
Lydia S. replied:
A parent I know worked with Dr. Stanley Greenspan. Dr. Greenspan has since passed away. You might try to find where he was working, in Baltimore, I believe. We work with an associate of his in Ann Arbor Michigan. Richard Solomon. playproject.org They use a family and relationship centered treatment model. Our daughter is blind and has autism. Dr. Rick means so much to her and to our family.
Bonnie K. replied:
I found Greenspan's floor time when I was working in early childhood and had a then undiagnosed child I was trying to reach, it worked, and I did it at home as well http://www.stanleygreenspan.com
Megan P. replied:
Hi Taylor, I have spoken to an expert on blindness & autism, Dr. Therese Pawletko, and she is wonderful. I just happened to call her one day many years back when some of Ava's behaviors were in question and she was a great help. Here is one of her publications: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/.../Autism-in-the...
Jennifer P. replied:
Sounds like my little guy. Visually impaired, intellectually disabled and recently diagnosed as Autistic. His school, Maryland School For the Blind has an amazing psychologist who specializes in Autism. I'm sure you can call the school and get info. Her name is Dr. Lorraine Rocissano. Best of luck!
Taylor J. replied:
Thank you guys so much! I will definitely get in touch with those of you kindly offered yourselves up for questions. I just got off the phone with Dr. Rocissano (we live in Arlington, VA, so she's almost local). I may also contact the Overbrook School and plan to sign up for the Greenspan floortime parent workshop. This group is such a great resource!
Heart parents near Arlington: We have a mom in need of a pediatrician who is good with heart kiddos. Can you help?
J'Neka W. replied:
I don't know if duncanville/desoto area is too far but I take my baby to Dr. Joselita Rodriguez at DSW Pediatrics she's very good...,here's the information for the office 3920 Wheatland Road Suite 128 Dallas, Rx 75237 972-298-1878
Myka J. replied:
Dr. Dao@Cook Children's 3131 S Center St Arlington 76014 817-375-1413 It's right next to Cook Children's Cardiology where our little girl's cardio is
Paula S. replied:
Dr. Mark Towns is Erin's doctor. He also sees my granddaughters who are now 19 and still seeing him. He is good with the kids, wait times are short and he is open on Saturday mornings for sick visits.
Savannah H. replied:
I used Dr Laird and he was WONDERFUL
Amazing H. replied:
Koli Haynes
Erica H. replied:
Dr. Laird is our d r
Jessica H. replied:
Dr. Towns, part of Pediatrics Southwest. He is in Duncanville, by Methodist Charlton Hospital. A little bit of a drive from Arlington, but a wonderful, caring doctor who really helped save my son's life by catching his defect at 4 months and sending us to Dr. Laird.
JoAnna B. replied:
Dr Nussbaum. Diagnosed my daughters heart condition very quickly and sent us to Dr Kao and then on to Dr. Mendeloff. She is excellent!!! in north arlington.
Looking for a new pediatrician in Atlanta, anywhere between Kennesaw and Decatur. Please message me!
Beth C. replied:
This might be too far, but my sister LOVES this practice! https://www.childrenswellnesscenter.com/
Tracie S. replied:
We go to Cobb Pediatrics. It is in west Cobb off of 120 near The Avenues. It may be a little far out for you depending on where in Kennesaw you are.
Courtney D. replied:
North Atlanta Pediatrics is where I went and now JD goes. I have also heard good things about Piedmont Pediatrics.
Julie T. replied:
I really like Sandy Plains Pediatrics at the corner of Sandy Plains and Shallowford. I picked them bc they were close to my store, but I absolutely love the doctors and staff!
Kelly M. replied:
North Atlanta Pediatrics has been good to us. Tyler sees Dr "Pip". In sandy springs.
Beth D. replied:
Be prepared to go wherever Barbara Dobson Sharp gets a job! She's best nurse practitioner ever.
Kelli N. replied:
We like Rainbow Pediatrics in downtown Decatur. And I know a TON of ppl who love Children's Medical Group at Century Blvd (Clairmont/85).
Beth D. replied:
Barbara recommends either Dr. Colon off Sandy Plains or Dr. Kim off Mars Hill/Stilesboro.
Any suggestions on a good pediatrician in Arlington/ south Arlington?
Genice W. replied:
Dr. Anwar off of Cooper between Mayfield and Arbrook by Rooms to go is awesome
Julia O. replied:
Dr Walter Leon on Mattock n Mayfield
Specialk H. replied:
Dr,King at Bright Stars Pediatric she is a black lady AND she the bomb.com and NOT just because she black she has beem my kids doctor since birth! I LOVE her
Ebony C. replied:
Yes Julia I went to Dr. Leon myself and now Xavian goes there 2
Samantha S. replied:
Also Dr. Stephanie Gold she's on Cooper. Her office is called Gold Pediatrics.
Portia W. replied:
Samantha Snow she was with us at kids doc until she got her own office
Any recommendations for a pediatrician in Arlington? Preferably male. Rivers has an excellent female dr but Elijah is wanting a male.
Brian P. replied:
Travis, don't forget Doc Ellis
Heather W. replied:
There used to be a ped in Mansfield we loved when we lived in Arlington. His name was Dr. Joki. I'd take our kids back there in a heartbeat if we were closer.
Jamie B. replied:
I grew up going to Dr. Keith Harmon. He is in North Arlington off of Davis and Randol Mill rd.
Trena A. replied:
We've used Dr. Joki, and are now using Dr. Moayyad. Both are GREAT! Your issue may be finding someone accepting new patients:/. But these are 2 great names to start with!
Trena A. replied:
Dr Joki was in Mansfield last time I knew.
Laurie N. replied:
Dr Joki is awesome hes on matlock in Mansfield
Pamela L. replied:
Dr. Mann is who we have used. My kids loved him. He is in Mansfield now but it's just that far.
Travis V. replied:
Dr Seuss is excellent too
Nicole O. replied:
Dr. Matthew Meyer at USMD...... he is very sweet.
Brian P. replied:
Dr. Huxtable
Gayle H. replied:
I used Dr. Hampton for years. he was great.
Brian P. replied:
Dr. River Song
Abel V. replied:
Under Obama Care all my doctors are in Mexico now.
Mimi A. replied:
Dr. Mann at Cook Children's.
Shellie C. replied:
Clara would still go to Dr Walter Leon if she could! Just not sure he's taking new patients
ISO - Recommendations for a pediatrician at Lexington Pediatrics. Am expecting 1st child at the end of September. Looks like Lexington Ped will be the closest to where...
Sarah T. replied:
We just started seeing Dr. Terry with our newborn and he's great. I believe he and maybe one other doctor are the only ones accepting new patients.
Nancy F. replied:
My daughter goes to Dr. Wornham and my boys to Dr. Locke. Both wonderful:)
Andrea K. replied:
We see Dr Arthur but I think she is no longer accepting new patients. Every other Dr we have seen for non well visits have been good. When the time comes the pediatric dentist in the same building is also very good
Judy M. replied:
Dr. Janet Antonioni, Beaver Brook Pediatrics, very close in Waltham.
Denise M. replied:
Dr Samuel Andonian, on the next street over (Clarke), is excellent also. We've been with him about 14 years.
Debbie B. replied:
In Arlington is Dr. Laura Zucker...love her!! Family Practice Group...11 Water St. She's awesome and they see everyone...I live in Haverhill now and still bring my 15 yr old down there would t leave her!
Julie A. replied:
Dr. Janet Antonioni, Beaver Brook Pediatrics, in Waltham. She's been my kids doctor since birth, the practice used to be in Arlington. My kids are teenagers now and still go to her. She's great.
Mary C. replied:
We started with Dr Wornham when my daughter was born. She is now a 21 yr old college senior and still goes there!
Anyone have a good pediatrician they can recommend? 2nd time we haven't gotten a call back and done waiting 2 hours for visits.
Patricia T. replied:
We go to Children's Medical Associates in Alexandria. . Dr. Estabrook is one of the Drs we've seen.
Alex S. replied:
Washington Pediatrics Associates. (We switched after a disaster with our previous ped.)
Rachel J. replied:
Try kidzdocs, Dr. Hulver!
Vanessa G. replied:
Thanks ya'll appreciate the recommendations. Yea, we really like Dr. Lang, but I think a bit too many people do and she's got a really full practice.
Fabi R. replied:
Try looking into the pediatricians at Georgetown Univ Hospital as well. I have a friend who takes her 3 kids there and she's happy. We see the pediatric ENT there and we love him.
Just need advice. Moving to Arlington in 3 weeks. Need suggestions on good daycares and pediatrician. Have a 2 month old. Or advice on who to avoid. Thx
Jana D. replied:
Dr. Stephanie Gold on Cooper and Arbrook is rated the number 1 pediatrician in Arlington. (I did a ton of research on this) and I absolutely Love her PA anf nurses and receptionist, everyone is so sweet. My son is 2 now and he busted his lip n I ran hi m in there without even calling and they saw us right away. He ended up having to go to Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth (which is the best hospital for kids and worth the 20 minute drive if you find yourself needing to go there) but the fact that they showed such compassion and gave attention to us right away was wonderful
Paula T. replied:
All stars on Abram St is amazing. They had my son for 3 yrs with a learning disability and they worked with him and helped him a lot. Tx pediatrics is a wonderful place. Dr Geppert has gone above and beyond with my son and my 4 mth old girl. They are always there, 24/7 on call and the nurses have never failed to call me back when needed. And after hours the doctor will return your call. Love them!!
Amy B. replied:
Dr. Wilfred Raine is awesome also.
Kelly A. replied:
I love Dr Davidson. He is on green oaks and Bardin. He's been taking care of my kids since they were born.
Amber E. replied:
Dr Davidson has seen all my children and the oldest is 12. Everyone in his office is great.
To all of my NOVA mom's I am looking for recommendations for a pediatrician for our baby girl. Preferably in Arlington but willing to go outside of Arlington for a...
Crystal S. replied:
Check with Jennifer Mapp Bressan or Jennifer Peralta Hodges or Carrie Marty Carroll.
Jennifer H. replied:
We use Northern Virginia Pediatrics in falls church.
I like our family practice doc in S Arlington, but we moved to Euless, and I'd like to find someone closer. Anyone have recommendations for a pediatrician or family...
Lily I. replied:
Who did you use in S Arlington? We are in Euless and drove to S Arlington for two years b/c we could not find a pedi that was ok with no/delayed vaccinations. We have finally found one. Dr Pierre Robert in Grapevine.
Kat V. replied:
I've heard really great things about Dr Robert. Everyone who goes to him seems to love him
Sanddi T. replied:
Ugh. Dr. Robert is not accepting new patients. I wish he was!! I've been trying for months!
Does anybody in the maysville area know a good pediatrician that i could recommend dantes current doctor to look into for when we move back? I'm trying to get stuff done...
Dodie D. replied:
ok here is what my niece wrote me...Dr. Veligati at Lakeside Pediatrics. He is awesome and I'd recommend him to everyone. He is really good at explaining things and listening to any concerns you have.